North Codorus Township, PA – September 17, 2025 — A tragic and violent confrontation erupted Wednesday afternoon in rural York County, leaving multiple law enforcement officers dead and several others wounded during what was meant to be a routine warrant service. The devastating incident has plunged the community into grief and prompted an outpouring of support from across Pennsylvania.
According to preliminary reports, officers were attempting to serve a warrant at a residence located at 1879 Haar Road in Spring Grove when gunfire broke out around 2:10 p.m. EDT. What began as a standard enforcement action quickly escalated into chaos as shots rang out, striking at least five officers. Emergency dispatch recordings and eyewitness accounts confirm that three of those officers sustained life-threatening injuries.
First responders immediately called for reinforcements and emergency medical support. Multiple medevac helicopters were dispatched to transport the wounded to area hospitals, including WellSpan York Hospital, which later confirmed that it was treating two patients in serious condition. The hospital implemented enhanced security protocols in response to the sudden influx of critically injured officers.
Authorities have not yet publicly confirmed the identity of the gunman; however, several law enforcement sources and neighbors allege that the shooter was Shawn Zumbrum, believed to be connected to the property where the warrant was being served.
Early, unverified information suggests the warrant may have been tied to an ongoing domestic violence investigation from earlier in the week. Property records indicate that the home belongs to Elizabeth Zumbrum, who, according to neighbors, had recently ended a turbulent relationship with a man who had grown increasingly volatile following their separation. It remains unclear whether Elizabeth was home at the time of the shooting or at her place of employment within the local school district.
Law enforcement sources confirmed that the suspect was ultimately shot and killed by responding officers during the exchange of gunfire.
The incident prompted an overwhelming law enforcement response. Dozens of units from the Pennsylvania State Police, York County Sheriff’s Office, municipal police departments, and EMS teams flooded the scene. Roads in the surrounding area were quickly closed off, and the Spring Grove Area School District issued a precautionary shelter-in-place order, reassuring parents and guardians that students and staff were not directly impacted.
State leaders and community representatives quickly expressed their shock and sympathy. Lt. Gov. Austin Davis released a statement on social media, writing:
“Please send prayers to the officers and those involved in the shooting in York County.”
The Consulate of Mexico in Philadelphia also issued a statement, noting they were monitoring the situation closely, citing the region’s large population of migrant farm workers and pledging support where needed.
The York County Office of Emergency Management urged residents to avoid the Haar Road area while investigations and recovery efforts continue. Officials stressed that the scene remains active and highly sensitive as evidence is collected and the chain of events is reconstructed.
This tragedy comes at a particularly difficult time for the south-central Pennsylvania region, which is still reeling from earlier acts of violence, including the UPMC Memorial Hospital shooting in February 2025. Wednesday’s shooting has deepened anxieties among residents and raised new questions about the risks officers face when responding to domestic disputes and serving high-risk warrants.
As of Wednesday evening, authorities had not yet released the names of the fallen officers, citing the need to first notify their families. Investigators continue to work to determine the exact motive behind the attack, the details of the warrant being served, and the background of the alleged gunman.
The community of Spring Grove and surrounding York County now mourns the loss of officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Vigils and memorials are already being discussed by local leaders, while law enforcement agencies across the state have pledged their support to the grieving families and colleagues of the fallen.
